Established by Marvin, BSCE '47, and Ann White, the White Awards honor outstanding faculty members for recognition in teaching and research. The White Research Award recognizes continued and sustained achievements in research, scholarship, and the creation of new knowledge by a Russ College faculty member in each department. The gift carries a $500 reward and personalized plaque for each honoree.

Alumnus Fritz J. Russ, BSEE ‘42, HON ‘75, and his wife, Dolores, established the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Awards in 1981. They carry a cash award of $1,500 along with a personalized plaque.

Frank Kraft, associate professor of mechanical engineering, was awarded the Russ Research Award for his paper, “Mechanical behavior of internally pressurized copper tube.”

“I was very much surprised,” Kraft said.

The announcement that Assistant Professor of Industrial Technology Zaki Kuruppalil received the Russ Teaching Award elicited a spirited round of applause from the audience, particularly his dining companions.

“I am humbled by the trust and recognition that the students and administration of Russ College have bestowed upon me,” Kuruppalil said. “This award will be a true motivation to continue my efforts to provide the best learning experience for students of Russ College.”

Russ College honors faculty and staff at annual awards celebration

Apr 15, 2013

Faculty and staff at annual awards celebration

Ohio University's Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ College of Engineering and Technology awarded its annual teaching, research and service awards Friday to its faculty and staff.

“These honorees are at the heart of what we do — create for good,” said Russ College Dean Dennis Irwin. “They make us all proud to be part of the Russ College.”

Established by Marvin, BSCE '47, and Ann White, the White Awards honor outstanding faculty members for recognition in teaching and research. The White Research Award recognizes continued and sustained achievements in research, scholarship, and the creation of new knowledge by a Russ College faculty member in each department. The gift carries a $500 reward and personalized plaque for each honoree.

Alumnus Fritz J. Russ, BSEE ‘42, HON ‘75, and his wife, Dolores, established the Fritz J. and Dolores H. Russ Awards in 1981. They carry a cash award of $1,500 along with a personalized plaque.

Frank Kraft, associate professor of mechanical engineering, was awarded the Russ Research Award for his paper, “Mechanical behavior of internally pressurized copper tube.”

“I was very much surprised,” Kraft said.

The announcement that Assistant Professor of Industrial Technology Zaki Kuruppalil received the Russ Teaching Award elicited a spirited round of applause from the audience, particularly his dining companions.

“I am humbled by the trust and recognition that the students and administration of Russ College have bestowed upon me,” Kuruppalil said. “This award will be a true motivation to continue my efforts to provide the best learning experience for students of Russ College.”